Saturday, October 29, 2011

COCONUT LADOO

 Imagine you have surprise guests and you are wondering what sweet you can make for them in 10minutes!!  Here is a recipe with only 4 ingredients and guaranteed to melt in your mouth.


Ingredients :

Fresh Coconut : 1 1/2Cup + 1/4Cup
Condensed milk : 1/2tin 
Milk Powder : 2tsp
Cardamom Powder : 1/4tsp


Method 
In a non-stick pan combine 1 1/2cups of fresh coconut, condensed milk and milk powder with a spatula on a medium flame, saute for 8 to 10 minutes. After applying ghee on your palms make round balls from the mixture (approximately 15 ladoos) and roll these in the remaining coconut.


Sunday, October 23, 2011

DATES CHUTNEY


Ingredients :

Dates : 15, finely chopped
Shallots : 5, finely chopped
Chilly Powder : 3/4tsp
Vinegar : 1tsp
Salt
Curry leaves : 1Spring
Coconut oil : 2tsp





Method :

Heat Coconut oil in a small pan and add shallots. When it becomes translucent, add dates and saute well for 2-3minutes. Now add Curry leaves and chilly powder and saute. 
Turn off the flame and let it cool. Now transfer this to a mixer bowl and add salt and vinegar.  Make in to a paste and serve with dosa / iddli / biriyani.

Note : add enough water to make it a thin or thick chutney.







Friday, October 7, 2011

MANGO YOGURT SMOTHIE / Aam Ki Lassi / Mango Lassi


Ingredients :

Ripe Mango : 1, Large
Yogurt : 1Cup
Sugar : 1tbsp
Ice cubes : 4, crushed

Method :

Peel of the skin and cube the mangoes. Put it in a blender along with sugar and crushed ice and make a smooth paste.  Now add yogurt  and continue beating for 2minutes. Serve chilled.(add 1/2 Cup cold water and 1tsp sugar and continue beating for 1minute  to make a thin lassi)